Ask Catherine Monson what she wants most from the election, and her first words aren’t about issues like tax rates, trade, or regulation, at least …
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What Business Needs from the 2020 Election
Voters want different things from their government. And no election can or will satisfy everyone. However, this is a crossroads moment for business and the U.S. economy. Voters are eager for short-term action to mitigate the pain of the pandemic and long-term solutions to ensure growth. We set out to examine what’s at stake in a wide range of industries, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, and to identify the top priorities for workers at all levels. Here’s what business needs from the election.
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It was an imperfect moment, which is precisely why it captured the current state of parenting so perfectly. In a purple shirt and gray mask that kept …
During the 2020 presidential campaign, both Democrats and Republicans have found a mutual target: big tech companies. And while they propose …
One might think, in 2020, the year in which a pandemic has drastically altered the daily lives of all Americans—and taken the lives of more than …
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No matter how you look at it, 2020 has been rough on Big Finance. Financial stocks are the second worst performer in the S&P 500, down more than 24% …
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What voters need from the 2020 election: Common ground We're opening a serious and respectful discussion about what business—and those who drive …
